Let's talk Nilgiri

Tried my first of this kind tonight, some Nilgiri Blue from Victoria (thanks again). She recommended a 3min steep, which I tried. I suspect I like my tea a lot stronger than she likes hers. It just wasn't a long enough steep for my completely unsubtle taste buds.

I did 5min for a second infusion and I'm liking it, although it's a bit weak. I suspect a 4-5min single infusion is what would be best for me and this tea. So I'll try that later on. Not tonight -- going to bed shortly -- but soon...

OK, color me "annoyed"... I am still waiting for my nilgiri samples from SpecialTeas. And yet, the Adagio samples I ordered 3 days AFTER I ordered from SpecialTeas are already here today. I wish everyone was so quick with shipping!

So, still no nilgiri for me, but I will be contacting you guys who wanted to swap as soon as they arrive. For now, am trying some Golden Spring from Adagio. Not bad, tastes like chicken... I mean Monkey.

caligatia wrote:Tried my first of this kind tonight, some Nilgiri Blue from Victoria (thanks again). She recommended a 3min steep, which I tried. I suspect I like my tea a lot stronger than she likes hers. It just wasn't a long enough steep for my completely unsubtle taste buds.

I did 5min for a second infusion and I'm liking it, although it's a bit weak. I suspect a 4-5min single infusion is what would be best for me and this tea. So I'll try that later on. Not tonight -- going to bed shortly -- but soon...

Yeah, sorry you probably do like it a little stronger, but I do like it bold, not weak.
I probably use more leaf and less time.

So sorry Sarah, I'll send you out a package soon, so you can come play with us!

Victoria wrote:Yeah, sorry you probably do like it a little stronger, but I do like it bold, not weak.I probably use more leaf and less time.

I haven't tried using more leaf. I'll have to give that a shot. How much would you suggest?

Right now I'm drinking the Blue with a 4min 15sec steep and it came out slightly overbrewed. It's still good, but maybe I'll use the rest of the sample to do the more leaf thing. (I brew in small amounts, luckily, so there's enough left to try this with.)

Today I've been enjoying several steeps of Nilgiri Neela from Tao of Tea, courtesy of the lovely Victoria!

This tea is wonderful. The dry leaves are HUGE and almost fluffy. The tea brews up sort of light gold-ish amber. It's got a fairly bold taste with no bitterness and just a hint of astringency. The Neela has a kind of citrusy aftertaste to it that is really enjoyable. I am on my 4th steep of the day and I think the leaves are finally giving out.

So far, this has been one of my favorite Nilgiri teas. If you are interested in trying a quality Nilgiri, this would be an excellent choice.

I am so aggravated! I went to track my SpecialTeas order, and it was not in my order history! I looked and couldn't find an email confirmation, so I guess it never went through. I've been tapping my toe impatiently and it's not even on the way.

I'm puzzled because I even remember selecting my free sample before I submitted the order... if I get this order twice, I will be starting a Nilgiri pass box.

Hopefully its on its way now... unless there is some bug in their online ordering system. Stay tuned.

Sarah, I have done that before, not with tea, but with prescriptions. Waited and waited and the drugs didn't arrive ... finally checked with the insurance company and found out I hadn't done the last "click." Computers, gotta love 'em!